CREATIVITY EXPRESSED
The perfect combo of intuitive control and artistic inspiration. Do you need a controller with powerful functionality, great-feeling piano sized keybed, and a layout that’s easy to master? This is it.
KeyLab is a one-stop solution to creating music, simple enough for new users to enjoy straight out of the box, but with features that experienced producers will love.
KeyLab Essential gives you everything you need to start creating, performing, tweaking, editing, and releasing your music: a keyboard to perfect your part; a virtual studio to record your ideas; a vast array of sounds to fire your creativity; and controls to fine-tune your sound. Arturia live at the forefront of music tech world, and we have created the KeyLab Essential to strike the perfect balance between powerful features, incredible sounds, durable construction, and inspiring design, all at an irresistibly affordable price tag.
Essential by name, essential by nature. Let’s dig a little deeper into this next-gen controller keyboard and discover its true power.
Incredible software
KeyLab Essential comes with a veritable treasure trove of high quality music software.
Whether you want to take to the stage and win over crowds with KeyLab and the amazing sounds of Analog Lab, while away an evening on UVI’s beautiful piano, or produce your very own tracks, KeyLab Essential gives you everything you need in one stylish package.
- Live mode “Concert” panel to prepare your set and sounds
- Stage view for peace of mind when playing live
- 10 integrated effects to color your sounds
- Search anything: tags, instruments, sound designers, styles
- Find similar presets with machine learning algorithms
- Amazing support for Arturia and generic MIDI controllers
- Discover new presets in the Sound Store
- “Multi” sounds that can combine 2 instruments
- Streamlined mapping for all instruments and presets
Everything you need for creativity and inspiration is right here in Analog Lab.
MAIN FEATURES
Software Specifications:
Includes Analog Lab software with 6500+ synth and keyboard sounds
Includes Ableton Live Lite
Includes UVI Model D
Hardware Specifications:
88 note, velocity sensitive keyboard with hybrid synth-piano feel
Controllers: 1 clickable encoder, 9 encoders, 9 30mm faders, 6 transport switches, 4 command switches, 1 modulation wheel, 1 pitch bend wheel, 8 touch and pressure-sensitive pads
Connectivity: MIDI out, USB, Sustain pedal
Functions as a universal MIDI controller
Twin-line LCD screen
MCU/HUI control compatibility
Chord Play mode
Perfect Analog Lab integration:
Select sounds, browse presets, switch parts, smart-assigned controls.
Standalone or plug-in operation: VST, VST3, AU, AAX.
Over 6500 TAE and Phi powered preset sounds from Arturia’s award-winning V Collection
Ableton Live 10 Lite - record, layer, and edit your sounds to create a finished song.
UVI Model D - Sample-based software recreation of Steinway classic.
Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One